Judy slowly opened the door, surprised to see Taker standing on the other side. "What are you doing here? And more importantly, how the hell did you find me?" Judy's voice was soft and her eyes wide with shock.
"I'm here because I wanted to see you. How I found you doesn't matter…..I have my ways." Taker answered as a sly grin crossed his handsome features. "Now, are you going to ask me in, or are you going to make me stand out in the rain all day?"
Judy was still visibly stunned by Taker's appearance. "I'm sorry! Please come in!" Judy's face flamed red as she stepped aside, allowing the huge man into her home. As she was getting him a hot cup of coffee, Judy asked about Kane and Kali.
"We talked things out, the day you left. Kali has forgiven me, and so has Kane." Taker said as he took the cup from Judy's hands.
"And she was sincere when she said she forgave you?" Judy couldn't keep the hint of skepticism from creeping into her voice as she said this. She couldn't help but to feel that Kali was anything but sincere.
"Of course she was. Why do you ask?" Confusion could clearly be seen in Taker's eyes. He didn't understand why Judy would think that Kali wouldn't be sincere.
"No reason. She just seems like she could be very unforgiving at times…..If she wanted to be." Judy said as she recalled the day at the shop that Kali had lost her temper. Something didn't seem right, but Judy quickly dismissed it when she looked up at Taker and saw the way he was looking at her. Suddenly, Judy was very happy that Taker had come to visit.
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Kane had gone back on the road the same day Judy had left and Kali hadn't seen him since. Tonight he was coming to Reno and would be there for two days. Kali was anxious to see him, and her body ached to be touched by him. She went to work that day, barely able to concentrate. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, it was eight o' clock and there was only an hour left until Kane's flight was due to land. At about 9:15, her cell phone rang, with Kane on the other end telling her that he was in.
"I'll be there in twenty minutes!" Kali said as she grabbed her keys off her desk and was out the door before she even finished her call with Kane.
When she got there, Kane was waiting just inside the main entrance and had already claimed his bags. When he saw her walking towards him, he meet her half way. Ignoring the people who where staring at him, Kane wrapped his arms around Kali and kissed her deeply.
"I have missed you so much!" Kane said as he looked down into her eyes.
"Come on! Let's get out of here!" Kali said as she grabbed Kane's hand and led him out to her truck.
"So, what have you planned for this evening?" Kane asked once they were in the truck and on their way.
"Well, First I'm going to take you out to dinner, and then I think maybe I'll just take you." Kali's eyes flamed with desire as she looked over at Kane.
"I vote we skip dinner, and just go for the taking." The desire in Kane's eyes equaled Kali's. He couldn't wait to get her alone.
"Sounds good to me!" Kali stepped down on the gas and within minutes they arrived at her apartment.
The two barely made it inside the door before they were pulling at each other's clothes. Not able to get the buttons on his shirt undone fast enough, Kali grabbed his shirt by the collar, and ripped it down the middle. The buttons flew everywhere while Kali caressed his bared chest with her hands and with her mouth. Kane groaned deep in his throat as his lips traveled across her jaw and down her neck. His fingers entangled in her hair as he returned his mouth to hers. Suddenly Kane stopped what he was doing. He pulled Kali even tighter against his body, not ever wanting to let her go. Gazing down deep into her eyes, he tenderly caressed her cheek and said, "I'm so glad we've found each other again. All those years without you....I always felt like something was missing. Now I know that it was you who was missing. Since I've found you, I feel whole again."
Kali looked back up at Kane, tears shining brightly in her eyes. "This all seems too good to be true. If this is a dream, please don't ever wake me."
"This isn't a dream, Kali. But for the dreams that you do have, I'm going to make sure that everyone of your dreams and desires are fulfilled." Not able to wait any longer, Kane gently eased her down to the floor, his huge body totally covered her much smaller one. Immediately they became lost, nothing else mattered to them but each other. Eventually they made it into the bedroom, but it was hours before they finally fell asleep.
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Kane and Kali slept late then next morning, finally crawling out of bed well after ten o' clock. Kali went into the kitchen to start breakfast while Kane went into the bathroom to shower. A short time later, Kane came into the kitchen. He wore only a pair of black jeans and his hair was still dripping from his shower. He looked incredibly sexy. Kali wanted him right then and there and was determined to have him. A gleam of desire shone brightly in her eyes as she walked up to him. Kali raked her fingernails down his chest, bringing to surface a moan from deep within him. Kane's arms went around her and he picked her up with ease. Kali's arms and legs went around his huge body, her mouth meeting his in a burning kiss. Before long, the two bodies joined and became one.
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A few days later, the day after Kane went back on the road, Taker caught a flight to Reno, wanting to have some work done before he too had to return to the ring. Taker tried to get Judy to come along with him, but she wouldn't do it. She liked the peace and solitude that her cabin and the mountains surrounding it brought to her. She wasn't ready to give that up yet. Not even for one day.
Taker arrived in Reno fairly early in the morning, about an hour after Kali usually opened her doors for business. A short time later, he stopped his rental car in front of her shop, anxious to see her and to have another tattoo done.
Kali had been in a foul mood since she got up that morning. She already missed Kane badly and knowing that it would be atleast two weeks before she would see him again did nothing to improve her spirits. Taker's unexpected appearance didn't make her feel any better either. With a sigh, Kali asked him what he was doing in town.
"Well, I was hoping to have some work done. Do you have time?" Taker looked at her intently as he said this, trying to figure out her mood.
Kali laughed shortly. "You want me to do your ink? Why don't you get Judy to do it for you? She seems to have everything else that you need." Kali's voice was cold and her eyes sparkled with anger.
Taker was once again taken aback by her short fuse, choosing his words carefully, he said, "I thought you had forgiven me, but I can clearly see you're still angry. Why?"
"Why? You need to ask why! Well, let me tell you, Taker! First you lead me to believe that you felt the same way for me as I felt for you. Then instead of being a man and telling me what your true feelings were, you sleep with me. And believe me, had I known, I would have never slept with you! Then after you see Kane and I kissing, you raise holy hell, but then you go and sleep with Judy the very same fuckin' night. Now tell me, it was wrong for me to kiss Kane that day, but it was alright for you to sleep with Judy? Fuck off, Taker! Fuck Off!!!!" Kali screamed the last words at him while tears fell from her eyes.
Not knowing what else to do, Taker pulled her into his arms. Her body was stiff against his, but gradually she began to relax. Finally her tears stopped, and Taker bent to kiss her cheek, but at the last second he lifted his hand and tilted her head up towards his, and their lips met in a forbidden kiss.
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Chapter Fifteen~~~Judy
Pouring herself a cup of coffee, they sat down at her kitchen table. This was the place she would sit and talk with who ever dropped by. The informality of it brought to mind family dinners, a place for intimate discussion. For her, it just seemed the natural place to sit and talk with this massive individual.
Glancing in his direction, she found his hypnotic green eyes on her. An unreadable expression was on his face, yet her thoughts were easily read. She was glad to see him, yet felt uncomfortable being with him, in view of the situation back in Reno. And she wanted him! Her cheeks flushed a delicate rose, every time she met his eyes.
Judy took a sip of her coffee, trying to slow the rapid beating of her heart. Just because he said he wanted to see her didn't necessarily mean he wanted anything more than to visit a friend, if he thought of her as a friend. Yet she knew better! She knew because of that last night they had been together in Reno. She glanced in his direction again. He was still looking at her!
Blushing furiously, she asked softly, "What? What is it?" Setting her cup down, her eyes met his directly.
Slowly, a half smile tugged at his sensuous lips. His eyes moved possessively over her features, then dipped lower. Her robe had come open slightly, enough for him to see she didn't have anything else on. His smile got bigger, desire for her filled his huge body as his eyes feasted on the cleavage exposed by the gaping robe.
"You look wonderful tonight! Very desirable in fact!" His husky voice sent ripples of desire running all through her.
Glancing down, she was embarrassed by her unconscience display. Groaning, she pulled the robe closed and tightened the belt.
"Gawd! I'm so embarassed! Excuse me, I'll be right back." She got up, intending to put on some clothes.
Taker grabbed her hand, stopping her retreat. "No, don't go. You look fine. Don't get dressed on my account." His touch and that growl in his voice were her undoing.
With a moan, Judy turned to him, placing a soft hand on either side of his face and kissed him with all the longing and passion she posessed. He pulled her down in his lap, as his free hand untied the belt holding her robe together.
His mouth moved to her neck, as her arms encircled his shoulders. She tilted her head slightly to allow him easier access to her neck. His free hand roamed over her body as his other held her close. Her mouth fastened on the tender skin of his neck and gently sucked and nibbled there.
"Damn this!" He growled.
With one swipe of his arm, Taker cleared the table, then lay her on it. Bending over her body, Taker showed her with his hands and his mouth, and his tongue, just how much he wanted her. Though he was still fully dressed, his mouth left a trail of fire as he traced a path down her belly, moving slowly even further down her body, till his mouth came in contact with her feminine softness. She cried out his name, moments later, as wave after wave of pleasure washed over her trembling body.
As he lifted his head, Taker saw her eyes were glazed, a delicate flush covered her entire body, her breathing ragged and uneven.
Slidding to the floor, she stood before him on legs that threatened to buckle. Slowly, she pulled his shirt free from his tight jeans. Judy licked and gently bit each inch of skin exposed, paying particular attention to his sensitive nipples. Kneeling before him, she unbuttoned his jeans, tugging them down over his lean hips and those mile long legs. Taker helped her by kicking off his shoes, and removing the black jeans. Now he was as naked as she was.
Still on her knees, she loved him, in the same way he had her. Groaning deep within his chest, Taker pulled away before he lost it.
"Not yet, you don't! Now where is your bed!" He demanded as he pulled her up and slung her over his shoulder. It was much, much later before sleep finally over took them.
Taker spent that next night with her as well, but had to leave early the next morning. He asked her to go back to Reno with him, but she declined the invitation. The next morning, as she drove him to the airport, he asked again, hoping to change her mind. She still said no. Reno held too many disturbing memories for her right now. His flight was scheduled to depart at 5:25 a.m.
"I'm glad you found me and visited." She said softly.
"I didn't want to leave things the way they were. Yet we still haven't settled anything. Can I see you again?" He asked, that husky voice low, caressing even! The heated look he gave her, made her knees go weak.
"I'd... I'd like that very much!" Her eyes were nearly black with desire for this man!
At that instant, Taker's flight was called. Pulling her close he covered her mouth with his own, kissing her thoroughly.
"I'll call you later!" He growled softly in her ear.
Final boarding for his flight was called and he had to leave. Judy watched as his plane taxied down the runway and took off.
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Taker went to Kali's shop for some new ink. But her attitude toward him, when he arrived, surprised him. What surprised him even more, was the kiss that followed...that forbidden kiss.
He hadn't meant for it to happen, or what happened next. The sex they had was wild, angry, almost an angry attack on each other! When it was all over, Taker regretted it had happened.
Some of this must have shown on his face, because Kali became still, and very quiet. She studied the big man and was consumed with a cold rage.
"Is something wrong?" Kali asked sweetly. Her eyes cold as ice, but Taker didn't notice. He was rapidly getting dressed, having changed his mind about the tattoo.
"This shouldn't of happened. It was a mistake my coming here! It won't happen again." He said quietly, tucking his shirt in. Without another word, or backward glance, he left the tattoo parlor.
Kali watched as he climbed into the rental car. This time he was going to pay, and pay dearly!
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That same day Taker left, Judy got a call from the real estate lady about a piece of property. Judy went in to see it, and found it to be exactly what she wanted. In just a matter of days the paperwork had been signed, the asking price had been paid and she began to move in.
Two months later, she had a thriving business, but her personal life sucked! Taker never had called her or come back to see her. He had evidently put her completely out of her mind.
Sighing, she put her tools of the trade away, in preparation of closing up for the night, Judy was surprised to hear the tiny bell above the door jingle, announcing another customer. "Damn! I shoulda turned out the lights!" She thought grumpily, as she pasted a smile on her tired face, and went though the swinging door.
"May I help you?" She asked the big man. As he turned to face her, Judy's mouth fell open as she recognized Brian Lee.
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Chapter Sixteen~~~Kaliegh
Kali stared out the huge floor to ceiling window in her living room. Her thoughts should have been on Kane, but instead her mind was filled with thoughts if the Undertaker. The way he had used her was unforgivable and had caused her heart to turn cold against him and anything that had to do with him. But that was all just fine with Kali. Because now, a little over two months after the last time they had sex, Kali suspected that she was pregnant with his baby. She had been into her doctor that morning to have the necessary test and she would know for sure by the days end.
For her, it would be the ultimate payback. Not only would Taker be permanently tied to the woman he could hardly stand the sight of, but when the woman he did want found out about this, she would probably want nothing to do with him. Taker’s life would be hell and Kali was glad of it.
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Judy could hardly believe her eyes! Brian Lee was standing there before her in her very own shop. He looked as hot as ever in black leather pants and a tight black tee shirt. His shiny hair hung loose around his shoulders and his eyes gleamed brighter than any Christmas tree.
Judy immediately noticed some of the work on his arms to be Kali’s and couldn’t help but wonder if she had a past with this man as well. With a sigh, Judy quickly dismissed the negative thoughts that had entered her mind.
“Are you still open?” Brian asked softly. The beautiful woman that was standing before him instantly mesmerized him. Her eyes were the deepest blue he had ever seen and looked to be full of warmth and caring.. Her long wavy hair looked extremely silky and he found himself wanting to run his fingers through it.
“Yes, I’m still open.” Judy found herself saying without knowing she was doing so. “Do you have any idea what you want?”
It was on the tip of Brian’s tongue to say that he wanted her, but he thought better of it at the last moment. “Um...yeah....I have a Celtic design in mind.”
“That is definitely not a problem. So you have a particular design in mind or would you like to see some of what I’ve got?” Judy realized the question sounded suggestive, but she didn’t care. She was very attracted to this man.
A small smile pulled at the corners of his mouth, and Judy could have sworn she saw him blush. Pulling a wrinkled sheet of paper out of one of his pockets, Brian told Judy that was the tattoo he wanted.
As Judy worked on the tattoo, the two of them kept up a steady conversation and found that they had a lot in common. About half way through, Judy mentioned that she recognized Kali’s work on his arms and asked if he had seen her lately.
“I stopped in to have some ink done about six weeks ago. She seemed very withdrawn. Usually she talks a mile a minute, but I don’t think she said two words that day.” Brian said and then after pausing for a moment he asked Judy how she knew Kali.
“Well, I lived in Reno for awhile and worked with her at her shop. But after a few months, I got homesick and decided to come back home.” Judy relied, looking up from her work for a moment. Brian saw a brief flicker of pain in her eyes and wondered what really happened in Reno.
“So, you must know the Undertaker, the Godfather and all the others who frequently visit her shop.” Brian asked her, hoping to keep the conversation going. He loved listening to her soft voice and thought he would never grow tired of hearing her talk.
“Yeah, I’ve meet them a time or two.” Judy said quietly, meeting his eyes and then looking back down. Again Brian saw a pained look in her eyes when she spoke of her time in Reno.
A few minutes later, Judy sat back and lit a cigarette, having finished the tattoo. “How’s that look?” She asked him. Judy thought it looked damn good, especially on his tanned, muscular back.
Brian took the small mirror that she held in her hand and turned to the larger one on the wall so he could see the tattoo. “That looks great! You do wonderful work!”
Judy was pleased with his compliments and thanked him for stopping by her shop.
“You can bet you’ll see me here again.” Brian said as he pulled his tee shirt back on and headed for the door. At the last minute, he turned back to her and said, “We’re doing a show tomorrow night in Knoxville. There’s still some seats left and I can get you a ticket if you’d like to go. And then maybe we can have dinner afterwards.”
Judy smiled up at him. She thought that sounded like a very good idea.
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Kali was startled out of her thoughts by the sound of the ringing phone.
“Hello.” Kali said softly into the phone.
“Is this Ms. McLoed?” The voice on the other end asked.
“Yes.” Kali answered.
“This is Dr. Roberts’ office. We have the results of your pregnancy test.” Kali held the phone in a death grip as she waited for the woman on the other end to continue. “Your test came back positive. Please make an appointment to see the doctor within the week.”
“Thank you.” Kali said quietly and then hung up the phone. Now all she had to do was wait until she got a call from the detective that she hired to find Judy.